Prince Charles and Camilla Reveal Glam Christmas Card

Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have revealed their Christmas card . . . and it’s actually sort of great and glam. Nary a Christmas sweater in sight, and Camilla is sporting a mint jacket that honestly would not look that out of place if Rihanna wore it on the streets of Soho (though she probably wouldn’t wear it with any pants). Charles is wearing a nifty purple tie/shirt combo under a grey suit. The hats are top-notch, as well. Camilla’s white cream puff pulls off the exact right combination of drama and sophistication; Charles’s black top hat is less exciting, but appealingly suave.

Considering all of the attention paid to the fashion of Kate and Pippa (and even Harry and William), one can imagine Camilla and Charles deciding, goddamnit, they could rock some bold looks, too, and why not prove it in their Christmas card shot. While the composition and sartorial choices deserve kudos, though, we’re not quite as sold on their facial expressions, which look a tad . . . forced?

One imagines them muttering to each other, while maintaining these plastered grins, as the picture was taken at last June’s Royal Scot races.